The European Central Bank is ready to act quickly to boost anaemic inflation in the euro zone, its president said on Friday, offering the strongest hint yet that the bank will unveil fresh stimulus measures at its December 3 meeting. Mario Draghi highligh
The European Central Bank is ready to act quickly to boost anaemic inflation in the euro zone, its president said on Friday, offering the strongest hint yet that the bank will unveil fresh stimulus measures at its December 3 meeting. Mario Draghi highligh
The European Central Bank is ready to act quickly to boost anaemic inflation in the euro zone, its president said on Friday, offering the strongest hint yet that the bank will unveil fresh stimulus measures at its December 3 meeting. Mario Draghi highligh
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to maintain status quo in today''s monetary policy ahead of expected surge in inflation. The State Bank will announce monetary policy today (Saturday) for next two months. After meeting of the Advisory Committee
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to maintain status quo in today's monetary policy ahead of expected surge in inflation. The State Bank will announce monetary policy today (Saturday) for next two months. After meeting of the Advisory Committee o
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to maintain status quo in today's monetary policy ahead of expected surge in inflation. The State Bank will announce monetary policy today (Saturday) for next two months. After meeting of the Advisory Committee o
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principal to a proposal of the Tax Reform Commission (TRC) for amendment to foreign exchange rules against black money held abroad for taxation of undeclared properties owned by Pakistanis in foreign countr
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principal to a proposal of the Tax Reform Commission (TRC) for amendment to foreign exchange rules against black money held abroad for taxation of undeclared properties owned by Pakistanis in foreign countr
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principal to a proposal of the Tax Reform Commission (TRC) for amendment to foreign exchange rules against black money held abroad for taxation of undeclared properties owned by Pakistanis in foreign countr
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principal to a proposal of the Tax Reform Commission (TRC) for amendment to foreign exchange rules against black money held abroad for taxation of undeclared properties owned by Pakistanis in foreign countr
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved combined loan assistance of nearly $1.4 billion for two programmes that will help Pakistan resolve some of the key issues in the power sector, allowing it to lift growth, boost incomes and cut poverty.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved combined loan assistance of nearly $1.4 billion for two programmes that will help Pakistan resolve some of the key issues in the power sector, allowing it to lift growth, boost incomes and cut poverty.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved combined loan assistance of nearly $1.4 billion for two programmes that will help Pakistan resolve some of the key issues in the power sector, allowing it to lift growth, boost incomes and cut poverty.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved combined loan assistance of nearly $1.4 billion for two programmes that will help Pakistan resolve some of the key issues in the power sector, allowing it to lift growth, boost incomes and cut poverty.
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Reso-urces Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday underlined the need for early completion of the North-South gas pipeline project to meet growing energy demand of power generating plants and fertiliser units. "The government wants
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Reso-urces Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday underlined the need for early completion of the North-South gas pipeline project to meet growing energy demand of power generating plants and fertiliser units. "The government wants
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Reso-urces Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday underlined the need for early completion of the North-South gas pipeline project to meet growing energy demand of power generating plants and fertiliser units. "The government wants
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Russian state-controlled gas giant Gazprom is considering hydrocarbon exploration and production projects in Pakistan, TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing an intergovernmental commission document.
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Russian state-controlled gas giant Gazprom is considering hydrocarbon exploration and production projects in Pakistan, TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing an intergovernmental commission document.
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Russian state-controlled gas giant Gazprom is considering hydrocarbon exploration and production projects in Pakistan, TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing an intergovernmental commission document.
The Hunger Games films have catapulted them into the realms of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. Now actors Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth are saying farewell in the final film of the series, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -
At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed a luxury hotel in the capital Bamako with at least 170 people inside, many of them foreigners, that had been seized by Islamist gunmen. The former French colony has been battli
What is 'harsinghar' in Urdu is the 'Coral Jasmine' in English. 'Harsinghar' is a bushy tree adapted to the tropical and subtropical climatic areas of the world. The three is propagated from the seed and India is accredited to have the honour of its being
At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed a luxury hotel in the capital Bamako with at least 170 people inside, many of them foreigners, that had been seized by Islamist gunmen. The former French colony has been battli
On November 23, 2015 it will be 30 years since Zamir Siddiqi Sahib departed from this mortal world. Zamir Ahmad Siddiqi, popularly known as Zamir Siddiqi, was just Zamir bhai for his wide circle of relatives, friends and journalists. He entered journalism
The UN was to vote Friday on a resolution boosting countries' powers to fight the Islamic State group behind the worst terror attacks on French soil, as the EU agreed to rush through reforms to its much-vaunted passport-free zone. The vote in New York on
In a laboratory in the US Pacific north-west, scientists are working on what could one day become a new, and controversial, weapon to fight global warming: clouds. Misting ocean clouds with saltwater could multiply the water droplets inside, the theory go
The UN was to vote Friday on a resolution boosting countries' powers to fight the Islamic State group behind the worst terror attacks on French soil, as the EU agreed to rush through reforms to its much-vaunted passport-free zone. The vote in New York on
At first only "creatives" dared to wear them, but now they're on everyone's noses; so-called geek glasses have experienced a real boom in popularity over the past few years. But now the trend is developing further. "Big frames are still in, but new colour
ICE cotton futures fell in late-day selling after trading in positive territory for most of the day following a US government report that showed a drop in the percentage of exchange-grade cotton, stoking supply concerns. "You have a big hole in the world
Saeed Akhtar is among the most celebrated contemporary visual artists of Pakistan. His work reflects a creative genius inside him. His ethereal thoughts can be visualised through his drawings, paintings and sculptures. The lively, expressive works reveal
Disdainful and contemptuous disregard for United Nations standing Resolutions for plebiscite in Kashmir, sponsoring terrorism in neighbouring countries, committing repression and human rights crimes including rape, murder, abduction and conversion of mino
Last week, television channels showed pitiful scenes of people evicted from the eight-storey residential complex called Moon Garden, raised illegally on encroached land of Pakistan Railways. Confused, bewildered, angry and resentful men, women and childre
On Thursday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 6,517 million as compared to PKR 5,796 million reported on Wednesday, a 12 percent increase. The number of lots traded also increased by 6 percent to 36.40 million from 34.30 millio
Corn spot basis bids were steady to firm at processors and ethanol plants around the US Midwest on Wednesday, rising by as much as 5 cents per bushel in some areas, grain dealers said. Corn bids rose the most at a closely watched processor in Decatur, Ind
ICE Canadian canola fell on Wednesday to a two-month low in the key contract, pressured by weaker soyabeans. Low margins for crushers and an uptick in farmer selling to cash markets may also have weakened prices, a trader said. January canola lost $3.10 a
Export premiums for soyabeans shipped from the US Gulf Coast were eased on Wednesday in tandem with sinking CIF barge basis values and a slowdown in buying of Gulf shipments by top importer China, traders said. Demand from China has slowed in recent weeks
Spot basis bids for hard red winter wheat held steady at interior flour mills and elevators across the southern Plains on Wednesday, grain dealers said. Dealers said wheat movement was slow, as farmers were focused on harvesting their soyabean crop. Storm
European wheat prices rose on Wednesday on hopes for a boost in export demand linked to a drop in global prices, a fall in freight rates and a weaker euro versus the dollar which makes euro-denominated products more competitive on world markets. December
Ukraine is likely to boost sowing for the 2016 spring grain harvest after a severe drought prompted farmers to stop winter sowing, the UkrAgroConsult consultancy said on Tuesday. On Monday it cut its forecast for 2016 wheat output by 8 percent to 17.5 mil
Asia's naphtha crack rose to a three-day high of $111.65 a tonne on Wednesday, supported by firm demand driven by a lack of affordable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and high production rates at petrochemical units. LPG, also used for heating, can replace
US natural gas futures eased a bit on Wednesday as continued weakness in cash prices and an expected storage build offset forecasts for stronger heating demand through the start of December. Front-month gas futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange clos
The Karachi Port handled 149,202 tonnes of cargo comprising 106,867 tonnes of import cargo and 42,335 tonnes of export cargo including 3,750 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday. The total import cargo of 106
Sizeable activity was seen on the cotton market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5,300, dealers said. In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2400 and Rs 3000 and in the Punjab rates were at Rs
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell on Wednesday for a fourth straight session in largely technical trade, with some investors exiting long wheat/short corn spread positions, traders said. CBOT December wheat dropped to $4.80-1/2 a bushel, it
Gold Fields Ltd on Thursday reported improved production and lower cash outflows at its troubled South African South Deep mine, sending shares soaring more than 20 percent. Gold Fields shares traded at 37.54 rand and were headed for the highest daily jump
Shanghai Futures Exchange copper finished up 0.7 percent at 34,910 yuan ($5,469) a tonne on Friday, while Shfe zinc and lead rallied more than 2 percent each, as shorts booked profits. But Shfe nickel and tin suffered, both falling more than 1.5 percent.
Zinc surged nearly 6 percent on Friday after top Chinese smelters agreed to cut output next year by 500,000 tonnes, but gave up the bulk of gains on scepticism over whether shortages would kick in. Zinc, mainly used in galvanising steel, rebounded a day a
Oil rose on Friday, erasing early losses on short covering, with Brent futures up more than 2 percent and US crude holding support at above $40 a barrel. A firmer dollar had weighed on oil earlier as commodities denominated in the greenback became less af
Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose on Friday as investors unwound short positions ahead of the long weekend, but they ended the week nearly flat amid lingering concerns about oversupply in Asia and weakening demand in top consumer China. The Tokyo Commod
US wheat, corn and soyabean futures all firmed on Thursday on support from better-than-expected export sales reports for all three commodities, traders said. Gains in soyabeans were limited by a huge global supply base following bumper harvests across the
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday on the back of a stronger ringgit, drawing little support from data showing a rise in export demand as this was in line with forecasts. The February benchmark palm oil contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Ex
Raw sugar futures on ICE rallied for the second straight day on Friday, nearing a nine-month high on a forecast for lower-than-expected output in No 2 grower India and as rains hampered the cane crush in Brazil's main region. Arabica coffee futures also s
Gold rose 1 percent on Thursday, rebounding from near six-year lows as indications from the US Federal Reserve that it may move cautiously into the rate hiking cycle weighed on the dollar and prompted investors to cover short positions. Fed officials on W
Spot gold firmed on Friday but was still set to finish the week trapped near its cheapest in more than five years as the metal struggles against a stronger dollar ahead of a widely expected US rate rise next month. "We're still negative and target $985 in
Gold edged higher on Friday, extending the previous day's rally, as expectations that the Federal Reserve will take its time over raising interest rates prompted a wave of short covering after prices hit near six-year lows. The market had become over exte
US wheat futures edged higher on Friday on a round of end-of-week short covering by investment funds, traders said. Corn futures were steady to firm, also receiving support from short covering. But the market had traded in negative territory due to plenti
Gold turned lower on Friday, ending a two-day bounce up from the lowest level in nearly six years, on the firm dollar and comments from a Federal Reserve policy maker who said the US central bank should "soon" be ready to raise interest rates. "We hope th
Royal Dutch Shell's planned mega-take-over of British rival BG Group cleared another hurdle Thursday as Australia's competition commission said it would not oppose the move amid gas market concerns. It means Shell's £55-billion (US $84-billion, 79 billion
Business jet maker Gulfstream said demand remains firm for its biggest and farthest flying business jets, even as economic weakness hits key markets around the world. Industry experts have voiced concern about a potential scarcity of buyers for the wide v
US drugmaker Pfizer and France's Servier have snapped up rights to a promising cell therapy developed by French biotech firm Cellectis to fight blood cancers. The so-called CAR T cell technology used by Cellectis involves reprogramming immune system cells
Five more banks have joined a global consortium working on ways blockchain technology can be used in financial markets, the firm leading the project said on Thursday, as it brought in experts from the worlds of banking and technology.
Pipeline company TransCanada Corp has announced new job cuts, as slumping oil prices continue to take their toll on its customers, a spokesman said on Wednesday. TransCanada and other energy companies based in the oil-rich Western Canadian province of Alb
Pipeline company TransCanada Corp has announced new job cuts, as slumping oil prices continue to take their toll on its customers, a spokesman said on Wednesday. TransCanada and other energy companies based in the oil-rich Western Canadian province of Alb
Brazil's jobless rate rose unexpectedly in October to a six-year high, government data showed on Thursday, adding further evidence of the severity of country's recession. Brazil's non-seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose in October to 7.9 percent, the hi
Russian economic data published by the state statistics service on Thursday painted a picture of slumping retail sales and real wages, but as in previous months there were signs producers are less hard-pressed than consumers. The data is being closely wat
Taiwan's export orders contracted for a seventh consecutive month in October, with orders to near neighbours China and Japan sharply down on year ago levels. Orders fell 5.3 percent year on year in October, better than the 5.82 percent slide predicted in
An increasing number of Japanese retail investors are predicting flat growth or recession for the economy over the next 12 months, a survey showed on Friday. The survey by Goldman Sachs Asset Management provided the latest evidence that Prime Minister Shi
Canadian retail sales disappointed in September, pointing to soft growth heading into the fourth quarter, while inflation was benign in October, suggesting the central bank will keep monetary policy on hold next month even if US rates rise. Retail sales u
Russia is still interested in buying Greek railways and the country's second-biggest port OLTH, Greece's infrastructure minister said on Friday afer meeting Russia's deputy prime minister, Arkady Dvorkovich, who heads Russian Railways. Russian Railways an
Greece's government said on Friday it expected the economy to flatline this year and shrink less than previously forecast in 2016, as it finalised a budget likely to heap more austerity on a long-suffering public. The programme, released a day after parli
Profits at China's state firms fell 9.8 percent in the first 10 months of this year, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday, with commodities-linked companies bearing the brunt of the pain. The near double-digit fall in profits in January-October from a y
Britain's deficit grew last month to the worst October level for six years, data showed Friday, dealing a blow to finance minister George Osborne one week before his budget update. Public sector net borrowing, the government's preferred measure of the def
Five British financial services trade associations, including the British Bankers' Association (BBA) and Payments UK, are set to merge to give them more lobbying clout and to cut costs. Britain's banks proposed earlier this year merging nine associations
Five British financial services trade associations, including the British Bankers' Association (BBA) and Payments UK, are set to merge to give them more lobbying clout and to cut costs. Britain's banks proposed earlier this year merging nine associations
Nigeria hopes to reach a deal with China within weeks to set up 40 rice mills, its new agriculture minister said, as part of plans to eliminate the need for any imports of the grain within two years. Audu Ogbeh said in his first interview since taking off
Italy's government will hold an extraordinary cabinet meeting on Sunday to pass a decree to save troubled banks from failure, three sources close to the matter told Reuters. One government source said the measure will be particularly aimed at saving four